Chipping Norton Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Chipping Norton's crime rate in October 2023 stood at 5.8 per 1,000 residents, a figure 27.5% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. The most striking anomaly this month was the unexpected 200% surge in vehicle crime, which rose from one incident to three, making it a significant contributor to the overall crime profile. This spike, though modest in scale, contrasts with the broader trend of declining property-related crimes, including a 50% reduction in burglary and other theft. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 40.5% of all crimes, though they were 11% below the UK average. The seasonal context of October—shorter days, the transition to British Summer Time, and Halloween—may have influenced patterns of anti-social behaviour, which increased by 125% (from four to nine incidents). This rise could be linked to increased social activity during the holiday period, though it remains below the UK average for the category. The town's overall crime rate, however, continues to reflect its character as a smaller, built-up area within West Oxfordshire, where community engagement and lower population density may contribute to sustained lower crime levels compared to larger urban centres. The relatively low incidence of property crimes such as burglary (0.1 per 1,000) and public order offences (0.1 per 1,000) further reinforces this pattern, with both categories 71% and 83% below the UK average respectively. These figures suggest that local initiatives, combined with the town's geographical and demographic profile, may play a role in maintaining its crime rate at a level significantly lower than the national average.

October 2023 saw a dramatic 200% increase in vehicle crime, with incidents rising from 1 to 3. This jump, though small in absolute terms, contrasts sharply with the 50% declines in burglary, other theft, and public order offences, which fell from 2 to 1 each. The rise in vehicle crime may partly explain the 11.9% share of total crimes attributed to shoplifting, which itself is 21% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour rose by 125% (4 to 9), a shift that could reflect the impact of darker evenings and Halloween, which often correlate with increased community disturbances. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 40.5% of all crimes, though they were 11% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. The drugs category also saw a 100% increase, doubling from 1 to 2 incidents, though it remains relatively low at 0.3 per 1,000, 50% above the UK average.

Chipping Norton's crime rate in October 2023 fell by 8.6% compared to the previous month, dropping from 6.4 to 5.8 per 1,000 residents. This decline places the area 27.5% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, a consistent trend reflecting the town's generally lower crime profile. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime reported every 31 days, equating to 1.0 crime per day over the month. This frequency translates to one reported crime for roughly every 172 residents over the course of October, highlighting the relatively low level of criminal activity in a built-up area of West Oxfordshire. The population-scaled perspective shows that residents are significantly less likely to experience crime compared to the national average, with the town’s smaller size and community-focused environment likely contributing to this disparity. While the rate remains stable, the shift in crime types between months suggests seasonal and situational factors are at play.